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Cheney Last Name History & Origin
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Cheney, originally de Cheney, is a toponymic surname of Old Norman origin, introduced into England by the Normans.
Name Origin
The derivation is from the Old French chesne, chesnai (modern French: chêne), "oak tree", "oak grove", from the medieval Latin casnetum. Online dictionaries: “ê” is pronounced like an English “eh” as in “get” – the same as if it was “è” with a grave accent.
Spellings & Pronunciations
Some areas and branches of the family pronounce it "shee-ne" and some areas and family branches pronounce it "chain-nee".
Nationality & Ethnicity
Of Norman, English and French origin
Famous People named Cheney
Richard Cheney, vice-president of the United States
Early Cheneys
These are the earliest records we have of the Cheney family.
Launcellotte Christr Cheney of Williamstown Australia was born in 1807 to William Cheney. Launcellotte Cheney died at age 83 years old in 1890 in Williamstown.
James Conway Cheney of Stawell Australia was born in 1826, and died at age 58 years old in 1884 in Stawell.
Edward Hannett Cheney of Marysborough Australia was born in 1829, and died at age 77 years old in 1906 in Marysborough.
Carol Cheney of Marysborough Australia was born in 1832, and died at age 89 years old in 1921 in Marysborough.
John Henry Cheney of Ballarat Australia was born in 1837, and died at age 78 years old in 1915 in Ballarat.
William Cheney of Hawthorn Australia was born in 1842 to Laurence Cheney and Margaret Cheney. William Cheney died at age 76 years old in 1918 in Hawthorn.
John Cheney of Footscray Australia was born in 1843, and died at age 70 years old in 1913 in Footscray.
George Cheney of Wtown, St James Melbourne Parish County Australia was born in 1848 in Wtown. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Cheney.
Hannah Matilda Cheney was born on February 6, 1849. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Hannah Matilda Cheney.
Cheney Family Members
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Albertha Cheney
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Alton Cheney
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Annis Cheney
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Asahel Cheney
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Berenice Cheney
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Blendon Cheney
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Burden Cheney
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Cecelia Cheney
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Clare Cheney
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Consuelo Cheney
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Daniel Cheney
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Della Cheney
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Donnis Cheney
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Edmond Cheney
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Ellery Cheney
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Erma Cheney
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Evans Cheney
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Francis Cheney
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George Cheney
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Grady Cheney
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Hannah Cheney
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Henry Cheney
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Inez Cheney
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Jane Cheney
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Jessica Cheney
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Josiah Cheney
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Keith Cheney
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Lance Cheney
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Lee Cheney
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Lida Cheney
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Loren Cheney
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Luella Cheney
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Magreta Cheney
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Marjorie Cheney
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Maxie Cheney
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Merrilynn Cheney
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Mona Cheney
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Nelda Cheney
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Olive Cheney
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Parsons Cheney
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Preston Cheney
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Reynolds Cheney
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Rose Cheney
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Samuel Cheney
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Solomon Cheney
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Tabatha Cheney
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Thurman Cheney
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Tyger Cheney
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Vicki Cheney
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Ward Cheney
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Winona Cheney
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Zula Cheney
Surnames: Chenevert - Chenniappan
Cheney Family Photos
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Richard M. Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, served from 1969 to 1974. Mr. Nixon was the only president to resign from the White House.
People in photo include: Dick Cheney
People in photo include: Dick Cheney
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Marion & Fern (Cheney) Woodbury, 1903
Marion E. Woodbury & Fern Leslie Cheney married 19 Aug 1903. Location not offered by the submitter. While the other two women aren't identified, one of the three must be Fern.
1810 US census Pawtucket RI
Fern L Cheney ae 26
Marion E Cheney ae 25
Leslie W Cheney ae 5
Violet R Cheney ae 2
Irma N Cheney ae 1
People in photo include: Fern (Cheney) Woodbury
1810 US census Pawtucket RI
Fern L Cheney ae 26
Marion E Cheney ae 25
Leslie W Cheney ae 5
Violet R Cheney ae 2
Irma N Cheney ae 1
People in photo include: Fern (Cheney) Woodbury
Dick Cheney at the White House
Most people remember Richard "Dick" Cheney as the Vice President of the United States. Perhaps they don't remember that he was Chief of Staff for President Ford. This is a photo of him at the White House during the Ford administration with another member of the White House staff who is unidentified. (But he looks familiar!)
Do you recognize the smile? It's still the same.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Trikosko, Marion S., photographer
Do you recognize the smile? It's still the same.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress, Trikosko, Marion S., photographer
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Hannah Matilda Cheney
Hannah Matilda Cheney born 6 February 1849. I have written a book for the Larsen/Cheney family, which can be found at Blurb.com. Or you can email me at [contact link]. Cost for a hard bound book is about 100.00 and shipping is 7.99.
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Elam Cheney and Hannah Compton
I have written a book for the Larsen/Cheney family, which can be found at Blurb.com. Or you can email me at [contact link]. Cost for a hard bound book is about 100.00 and shipping is 7.99.
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James Anderson and Hannah Matilda Cheney Family
I have written a book for the Larsen/Cheney family, which can be found at Blurb.com. Or you can email me at [contact link]. Cost for a hard bound book is about 100.00 and shipping is 7.99.
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Union Gallery Portraits
This picture has been handed down with many others from family. Could be Chapmans,Cheneys or Lambs
This picture along with others started in New York and migrated to Michigan They could be Cheneys, Chapmans or Lambs. Handed down for over 3 generations without knowing their names, only that they were family.
This picture along with others started in New York and migrated to Michigan They could be Cheneys, Chapmans or Lambs. Handed down for over 3 generations without knowing their names, only that they were family.
People of Fenton, Mich.
Handed down for 3 gen. Portrait type All unknown,included in with many others from my Grandmother Cheney.
About a dozen portrait-types that have been handed down for at least 3 generations, but no-one could ever recognize only that they were family.Cheney or Chapman line can anyone help me? Looking for others who might have same pictures.
About a dozen portrait-types that have been handed down for at least 3 generations, but no-one could ever recognize only that they were family.Cheney or Chapman line can anyone help me? Looking for others who might have same pictures.
Unknowns from Auburn,New York
A collage that have always been kept together in the Cheney family.From a Photographers studio in Auburn, New York
Believed to be part of the Cheney family. Does anyone recognize them? The Cheney's finally settled in Fenton, Mich.along with the Lambs
Believed to be part of the Cheney family. Does anyone recognize them? The Cheney's finally settled in Fenton, Mich.along with the Lambs
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Cheney Family Tree
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Updated Cheney Biographies
Carolyn (Cheney) Galmard of TX was born circa 1941. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Carolyn (Cheney) Galmard.
Gloria enjoyed time with family especially her 4 grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting, watching her favorite tv programs and having the grandchildren for sleepovers.
Mary (Austell) Cheney of Boca Raton, Palm Beach County, FL was born on January 9, 1918, and died at age 71 years old on June 9, 1989.
Brenda Sue Cheney of Huntington, Angelina County, Texas was born on May 17, 1951, and died at age 58 years old on September 5, 2009.
Lawrence B Cheney of Watertown, Jefferson County, NY was born on July 5, 1923, and died at age 84 years old on February 26, 2008.
John H Cheney of Bemidji, Beltrami County, MN was born on July 9, 1940, and died at age 63 years old on September 18, 2003. John Cheney was buried at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery
Section 20-B Site 435 7601 34th Avenue, South, in Minneapolis.
John D Cheney of Clio, Genesee County, MI was born on October 16, 1915, and died at age 72 years old in July 1988.
John R Cheney of Massillon, Stark County, Ohio was born on January 29, 1919, and died at age 67 years old in December 1986.
John E Cheney of Albion, Erie County, PA was born on December 22, 1927, and died at age 81 years old on March 5, 2009.
John W Cheney of Cumberland, Allegany County, MD was born on April 29, 1918, and died at age 79 years old on January 4, 1998.
John R Cheney of Albrightsville, Carbon County, PA was born on April 6, 1935, and died at age 74 years old on March 19, 2010. John Cheney was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Section 27 Site 50 Rr2, Box 484 - Indiantown Gap Road, in Annville.
John I Cheney of Hamburg, Erie County, NY was born on August 11, 1918, and died at age 79 years old on May 31, 1998.
William A Cheney of Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas was born on August 28, 1912, and died at age 66 years old in April 1979.
William J Cheney of Fremont, Dodge County, Nebraska was born on January 23, 1915, and died at age 53 years old in April 1968.
William P Cheney of Peoria, Peoria County, IL was born on October 15, 1923, and died at age 79 years old on June 24, 2003.
William R Cheney of Pontotoc, Pontotoc County, MS was born on September 30, 1922, and died at age 84 years old on September 9, 2007.
William J Cheney of Chicago, Cook County, IL was born on January 22, 1924, and died at age 69 years old on December 5, 1993.
William P Cheney of Bridport, Addison County, VT was born on January 8, 1927, and died at age 73 years old on February 2, 2000.
Popular Cheney Biographies
Gloria enjoyed time with family especially her 4 grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting, watching her favorite tv programs and having the grandchildren for sleepovers.
Deborah Jean (Cheney) Perkins of Buxton, York County, Maine United States was born on October 10, 1964 at Biddeford Hospital in Biddeford. Deborah was baptized on November 12, 1964. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Deborah Jean (Cheney) Perkins.
Fred W. Cheney Jr of Kennebunk, York County, Maine United States was born to Fred W Cheney and Phillimina B.Disorbo, and had siblings Elizabeth Cheney and Robert Cheney. He married Beverly Ann Davis, and had children Thomas Danial Cheney, Deborah Jean (Cheney) Perkins, and Fredrick Warren Cheney. Fred Cheney died circa June 25, 1966 in Kennebunk, and was buried in 1966 at Hope Cemetery in Kennebunk. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Fred W. Cheney Jr.
Richard Bruce Cheney was born on January 10, 1941 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Bruce Cheney.
Carolyn (Cheney) Galmard of TX was born circa 1941. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Carolyn (Cheney) Galmard.
Mary Claire Cheney was born on March 14, 1969 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Claire Cheney.
Lynda (Cheney) Little of Illinois United States was born on January 26, 1977. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Duzman.
Cassandra Pauline (Brown) Cheney was born on February 8, 1973 at Muskogee Hospital in Muskogee, Oklahoma United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Cassandra Pauline (Brown) Cheney.
Lynne Ann (Vincent) Cheney was born on August 14, 1941 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lynne Ann Cheney.
Damion M Cheney was born on October 8, 1994 at Syracuse Crouse Hospital. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Damion M Cheney.
Elizabeth Lynne Cheney was born on July 28, 1966 in Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin United States to Richard Bruce Cheney and Lynne Ann Cheney, and has a sister Mary Claire Cheney. Elizabeth Cheney married Philip Jonathan Perry in 1993 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming, and has children Katherine Claire Perry, Elizabeth Anne Perry, Grace Hannah Perry, Philip Richard Perry, and Richard Philip Perry. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elizabeth Lynne Cheney.
Samuel David Cheney was born on May 23, 2007 in Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia United States to Mary Claire Cheney and Heather Roan Poe, and has a sister Sarah Lynne Cheney. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Samuel David Cheney.
Richard Herbert Cheney was born on June 26, 1915 in Wood River, Hall County, Nebraska United States. He was married to Marjorie Lorraine Cheney in 1939 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, and they were together until Marjorie's death on December 26, 1993 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming. He had children Richard Bruce Cheney, Robert William Cheney, and Susan Mari Hawkins. Richard Cheney died at age 83 years old on May 23, 1999 in Casper, Natrona County, and was buried on May 27, 1998 in Evansville. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Herbert Cheney.
Richard Bruce Cheney was born on January 30, 1941 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Richard Bruce Cheney.
Marjorie Lorraine (Dickey) Cheney was born on January 8, 1918 in Burr, Otoe County, Nebraska United States, and died at age 75 years old on December 26, 1993 in Casper, Natrona County, WY. Marjorie Cheney was buried on December 30, 1993 in Evansville. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Marjorie Lorraine Cheney.
James Elia Cheney of Warner, Muskogee County, Oklahoma United States was born on January 29, 1971 in Rockford, IL, and died at age 50 years old on September 1, 2021 at Saint Francis Hospital in Muskogee, OK.
Alannah-Yevette M Cheney was born on July 11, 1996 at Syracuse Crouse Hospital. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Alannah-Yevette M Cheney.
Robert William Cheney was born on April 28, 1943 in Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Robert William Cheney.
Susan Mari (Cheney) Hawkins was born on April 30, 1955 in Casper, Natrona County, Wyoming United States to Richard Herbert Cheney and Marjorie Lorraine Cheney, and has siblings Richard Bruce Cheney and Robert William Cheney. Susan Cheney married Dennis Lee Hawkins on December 30, 1978 at First United Methodist Church Casper 302 East 2nd Street, in Casper, Natrona County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Susan Mari Hawkins.
Cheney Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Cheney family member is 74.0 years old according to our database of 5,152 people with the last name Cheney that have a birth and death date listed.
Life Expectancy
74.0
years
Oldest Cheneys
These are the longest-lived members of the Cheney family on AncientFaces.
Bertha W Cheney of Exeter, Rockingham County, NH was born on December 21, 1894, and died at age 110 years old on July 10, 2005.
Julia Cheney of Frewsburg, Chautauqua County, NY was born on December 25, 1876, and died at age 110 years old in February 1987.
Daisy Cheney of Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida was born on March 16, 1875, and died at age 107 years old in January 1983.
Mildred E Cheney of East Bridgewater, Plymouth County, MA was born on October 27, 1896, and died at age 105 years old on August 24, 2002.
Emily M Cheney was born on July 22, 1898, and died at age 104 years old on April 28, 2003. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Emily M Cheney.
Mabel Cheney of West Stockholm, Saint Lawrence County, NY was born on March 19, 1881, and died at age 104 years old in April 1985.
Fanny R Cheney of Orlando, Orange County, FL was born on October 3, 1886, and died at age 104 years old on October 5, 1990.
Ida Cheney of Waterloo, Monroe County, IL was born on September 16, 1897, and died at age 102 years old on May 19, 2000.
Marie A Cheney of Santa Rosa, Sonoma County, CA was born on August 29, 1897, and died at age 102 years old on June 19, 2000.
Clarence Cheney of Sun City, Maricopa County, AZ was born on August 2, 1888, and died at age 103 years old on November 1, 1991.
Edna R Cheney of Chantilly, Fairfax County, VA was born on March 14, 1898, and died at age 102 years old on February 7, 2001.
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My Grandmother's maiden name was Leola Cheney. I have researched the Cheney family back to Viking ancestors who settled in Normandy, France with Rollo Rognvaldsson. The original surname of what is now Cheney, was Rolfsson which became de Caen after settling in Normandy, then became de Cheyney, meaning "of Oak". In 1066 the Cheney ancestors fought with William the Conqueror who won the Battle of Hastings and became King of England. The English version of the surname is Cheney, which has become permanent. The Cheney relatives were rewarded with many English titles, manor houses and castles, which most remained in the Cheney families for over 600 years. Many of the Cheney ancestors were quite wealthy aristocrats, and Elizabeth Cheney was great-grandmother to Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, and Catherine Howard, three wives of King Henry the VIII of England, thus making her great-great-grandmother to King Edward VI, the son of Henry the VIII and Jane Seymour, and Elizabeth I, daughter of Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII.
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